Answered By: Kealin McCabe
Last Updated: May 09, 2023     Views: 93

There are two ways that you can search for a book using its Call Number:

1) Using the General Search

2) Searching the Classic Catalogue

 

Searching Using the General Search:

Begin by going to the library's homepage. Under the "General Search" tab, enter in the call number of the book you are looking for. 

The book you are looking for will appear on the following page. Click on the title to be brought to the item's record.

 

Searching Using the Classic Catalogue

To search for a book by its Call Number  using the Classic Catalogue, click on the Classic Catalogue tab. Enter the call number of the book you are looking for. Make sure you select "Call Num." from the drop-down menu. 

The book you are looking for will appear on the following page. 

 

Anything with a call number between A-K is located on the 2nd floor of the library. Items with a call number between L-Z are located on the 3rd floor. This book used in this example is located on the 2nd floor of the library.

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